When your tank quits, Water Heater Installation Littleton CO from our licensed crew gets hot water back fast. We install Rheem, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Navien and Rinnai units sized for your home, pull the permit, and test every connection before we leave. Whether you need a standard tank or a tankless upgrade, we handle the whole job in one visit across Littleton and Arapahoe County.
Water Heater Installation Littleton CO is the licensed removal of your old tank or tankless unit and the code-correct installation of a new one, including the gas or electrical connection, pressure relief valve, expansion tank, drain valve and venting. We drain the old tank, cut out corroded fittings with a tube cutter, solder new copper with a torch, and torque every connection to spec. A standard 40 or 50-gallon swap runs three to five hours; a tankless conversion or relocation can take a full day.
Most Littleton calls come from homes built in the 1960s through 1990s where the original tank finally rusted through, or from homeowners upgrading to a tankless water heater installation Littleton CO to free up garage space and cut standby losses. Hard Front Range water leaves sediment and scale that shortens tank life, so if your unit is past 10 years old and popping or leaking, replacement beats another repair. We also serve Ken Caryl CO and the surrounding foothills communities.
Every install we do covers the essentials: the unit, the connections, the permit and the cleanup. Here's what's standard and what's quoted separately if your home needs it.
We supply and install your new tank or tankless unit, including the water lines, gas valve or electrical connection, and a fresh pressure relief valve. All fittings are soldered or pressed to code, and we test every joint before we call the job done.
Closed plumbing systems in Littleton require an expansion tank to absorb thermal expansion. We install and charge it to match your home's water pressure, and we fit a brass drain valve so future flushes are easy.
We pull the plumbing permit through Arapahoe County and schedule the inspection. You get a documented, code-correct install that won't raise questions at resale. The permit is included in our quoted price.
We drain, disconnect and remove your old tank or tankless unit, then haul it off for proper disposal. You don't have to figure out where to take a 150-pound steel tank. It's gone when we leave.
We fill, purge and fire the unit, confirm it reaches set point, and check for leaks at every connection. Then we show you the shut-off valve, drain valve and temperature setting so you know how to manage it.
Our install work is warrantied on top of the manufacturer's tank warranty. If a fitting we made weeps or a connection we set fails, we come back and fix it. You get the warranty in writing before we leave.
Call and we ask the right questions: tank or tankless, gas or electric, age, and what it's doing. We give you a ballpark range on the phone and book a window that works. If it's leaking badly, we treat it as priority and get someone out fast.
A licensed tech checks the existing unit, venting, gas line or circuit, and shut-off valve. We confirm the size you need, note any code issues, and quote a firm price before we touch anything. You approve it, we start. No surprises on the invoice.
We shut off the water and gas or power, drain the old tank with a hose, and disconnect the lines. A tube cutter and pipe wrench make quick work of corroded fittings. We haul the old unit away and inspect the pad or pan for water damage before setting anything new.
The new unit goes in level and strapped per code. We solder or press the water lines, install a fresh pressure relief valve and expansion tank, and connect the gas valve or wiring. A multimeter confirms the heating element and thermostat on electric units; a manometer checks gas pressure on gas units.
We fill the tank, purge air, fire it up and watch the temperature climb to your set point, usually 120F. We check every joint for weeping, confirm the T&P valve isn't dripping, and show you the shut-off and drain valve. Then we clean up and you've got hot water.
Call and we ask the right questions: tank or tankless, gas or electric, age, and what it's doing. We give you a ballpark range on the phone and book a window that works. If it's leaking badly, we treat it as priority and get someone out fast.
Used to break loose corroded fittings and cut copper cleanly so new lines solder or press without leaks.
For sweating copper joints on water lines. We use it with lead-free solder to meet EPA Lead-Safe requirements.
Confirms heating element and thermostat function on electric units before and after install.
Lets us pull and replace anode rods and heating elements without damaging the tank fitting.
Circulates descaling solution through tankless units to remove scale and restore heat transfer.
Finds hidden leaks behind walls and confirms system pressure so we set the expansion tank correctly.
A 14-year-old 40-gallon gas tank was leaking from the base and the anode rod was completely consumed. The homeowner was mopping up water daily and had no hot water by morning.
After: We installed a new 50-gallon Rheem gas tank with a fresh expansion tank and brass drain valve. Install took four hours. Water temperature held steady at 120F, and the old unit was hauled away the same day.
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A 50-gallon tank couldn't keep up with five people showering in the morning. The third shower ran cold, and the gas bill was climbing as the tank worked overtime.
After: We installed a Navien tankless unit with new venting and a larger gas line. Install took seven hours including the permit. The family now gets endless hot water, and their gas bill dropped about $18 a month.
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A 12-year-old electric tank failed with a burned-out heating element and a stuck thermostat. The homeowner wanted lower energy bills and a unit that qualified for rebates.
After: We installed a hybrid heat pump water heater after confirming clearances and condensate drainage. Install took six hours. The unit runs in efficiency mode and cut their water heating energy use by roughly 60%.
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Ask a pro →We assess the tank's age and condition, then quote replacement if repair doesn't make financial sense. Most swaps are done in three to five hours, and we stock common sizes so you're not waiting on a special order.
We shut off the supply, drain the tank and confirm whether the leak is a fitting, T&P valve or the tank itself. If the tank is cracked, we replace it the same day and haul the old unit away.
We flush the tank and, if it's still serviceable, install a new anode rod and drain valve. If scale has already damaged the tank, we replace it and set you up on an annual flush schedule to protect the new unit.
We test gas pressure, inspect the thermocouple and gas valve, and replace failed parts. If the tank is otherwise sound, we repair it. If not, we quote a new gas water heater installation with proper venting.
Most standard 40 to 50-gallon tank installs run $1,200 to $2,800 in 2026, including the unit, permit and labor. Tankless conversions typically run $3,500 to $6,500 depending on venting and gas line upgrades. Electric swaps sit at the lower end; gas and tankless at the higher end. We give you a firm quote before we start.
A standard tank replacement takes three to five hours from arrival to hot water. Tankless installs or relocations can take six to eight hours, sometimes a full day if we're running new gas or venting. We schedule morning starts so you're not without hot water overnight. Same-day slots are often available if you call before noon.
Licensed plumbing contractors do, and that's what we are. A Colorado Master Plumber pulls the permit, makes the gas or electrical connection, and signs off on the inspection. Handymen can't legally pull the permit in most Arapahoe County jurisdictions, and unpermitted installs can fail at resale. We handle the whole process.
Yes, when we have the right size on the truck and you call before noon. We stock common Rheem, A.O. Smith and Bradford White tanks, so most same-day requests get hot water back by evening. If you need a specific tankless model, we'll schedule it for the next business day and confirm the window.
No hot water? Call Littleton Plumbing Solutions and we'll get a licensed plumber to your door, often the same day. Firm quote before we start, permit pulled, old tank hauled off. Call now.
Schedule Installation +13038790886 →Call us at +1 303-879-0886 or send an email to info@littletonplumbingsolutions.com. We answer the phone 24/7 for emergencies and book regular service Monday through Friday. Most calls get a same-day slot, and we will give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour block.